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Disabling Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease is a serious neurological condition that affects motor skills and speech. The three identifying characteristics of the disorder are slowness of movement (known as bradykinesia), tremors, and muscle rigidity. It is thought to result from a destruction of dopamine-creation cells in the brain, causing an inability to communicate with and control muscles throughout the body. As communication breaks...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Torn Rotator Cuffs Repetitive stress injuries are caused by a repeated motion that eventually causes a joint, tendon, or ligament to give way, wear out, or swell to the point of pain, resulting in a reduced range of motion, or complete disuse. Often, conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, torn rotator cuff, and tendonitis are caused by occupational hazards, such as typing, lifting, or any activity that causes prolonged use of...

Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause painful symptoms throughout the body. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes the lining around joints and sometimes organs to become inflamed and swollen, causing breakdown of cartilage and bone in the most extreme cases. Symptoms of RA can be noticeable in any of the joints and organs, and usually affects many parts of the body. Rheumatoid Arthritis...